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Bill 212 - Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act, 2024 - Framework for bike lanes that require removal of a traffic lane.

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Gridlock is caused by cars and poor design. If you go to Europe you will less more bike lanes and less gridlock. Canada cannot afford the encouragement of a failed transportation system that is being proposed here. Read more

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Making cycling less attractive as a means of transportation will hurt Ontario's economy. Cycling is more efficient than auto for local trips. These cost savings help make life more affordable for Ontarians and make Ontario businesses more competitive. Read more

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Bill 212 - Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act, 2024 - Framework for bike lanes that require removal of a traffic lane.

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I am opposed to Bill 212 in that it unfairly targets people who cannot afford, or cannot drive a motorized vehicle. People who prefer to travel using their own energy must not be put in dangerous situations. The limiting and removal of bikes lanes puts cyclist back in traffic lanes. Read more

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Bill 212 - Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act, 2024 - Framework for bike lanes that require removal of a traffic lane.

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I am a Senior who still rides his bike on city streets. I contend that it can be a dangerous situation when trying to share the road with cars. I have become increasingly frustrated by the changes and so-called improvements of bike lanes in Hamilton. Read more

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As someone who is a car and bike owner, I'm extremely against the proposed changes to remove bike lanes. Because of the bike network I've used my car in the downtown core much less, and my commute and any sort of chores would now require the use of a car and extra expenses like gas and parking.

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Bill 212 - Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act, 2024 - Framework for bike lanes that require removal of a traffic lane.

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As a local resident of Toronto downtown and user of the bike lanes, removing them, specially from the main roads mentioned in the proposal, feels like a big step backwards. Read more

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Bill 212 - Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act, 2024 - Framework for bike lanes that require removal of a traffic lane.

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Please look at any case study worldwide on the benefits of installing bike infrastructure and you will see that this is a fundamentally wrong headed decision. Bike lanes, in addition to protecting cyclists, also reduce pedestrian deaths and injury. Read more

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Bill 212 - Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act, 2024 - Framework for bike lanes that require removal of a traffic lane.

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I am writing to express my strong opposition to the proposed bill requiring municipalities to seek provincial approval for bike lanes. This measure adds unnecessary red tape and bureaucracy, wasting taxpayer dollars that could be better spent. Read more

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Bill 212 - Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act, 2024 - Framework for bike lanes that require removal of a traffic lane.

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112429

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I recognize that this proposal is intended to improve travel and delivery speeds, and ease of use within Ontario, specifically on Bloor street, andvUniversity, and Yonge avenue. Read more

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Bike lanes are essential infrastructure. There is no justifiable reason to remove them or impede their development and I would much rather see my tax dollars go to funding MORE of them.

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Bill 212 - Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act, 2024 - Framework for bike lanes that require removal of a traffic lane.

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This legislation adds unnecessary red tape and provincial overreach to municipal planning in Ontario. It acts in direct opposition to good environmental and safety needs for our citizens. Read more

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This bike lane framework is a step backward in every way. I live in Hamilton, Ontario, where we have been fighting for years to painstakingly expand our protected bike lane network. Read more

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There are currently too many vehicles on our streets (approx. 1.6 vehicles for every resident in Ontario). Bicycle riding uses minimal fossil fuels and is a pollution-free mode of transport. Bikes reduce the need to build, service and dispose of cars. Read more

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Toronto needs it's bike lanes. The people of Toronto have fought for bike lanes for years. They are so important for making the city accessible, affordable and healthy. Amsterdam did not start as a bike friendly city. I suggest Toronto study what they did and implement it here.

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